This blog post discusses the recent suicide of a Korean girl, and what mental health issues are like in Korea. Mental illness is not something that should be taken lightly, which is why it’s important to learn about your condition and how to cope with it. Are you okay? I see that something is wrong. Maybe it’s that you can’t sleep, or maybe your thoughts are racing too fast for you to keep up with them – either way, there is no shame in seeking help from a mental health professional. You’re not alone and we want to help. The suicide of 16-year old Ji Yeon Kim resonated with many Koreans who struggle with their own personal battles against depression and other forms of mental illness. In Korea, every year over 200 people commit suicide; however, this number only accounts for those whose deaths were recognized as suicides by the Korean government. The actual figure could be much higher considering the fact that most elderly kill themselves after they’ve been diagnosed with terminal
